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How to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

How to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," premiering May 5 on Paramount+, stars Anson Mount (center) as Captain Christopher Pike, Ethan Peck (left) as Spock and Rebecca Romijn (right) as Una. Marni Grossman/Paramount+

Move over Kirk -- Christopher Pike is the captain now. In "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," a spinoff of "Star Trek: Discovery" and prequel to "Star Trek: The Original Series," "Star Trek" fans are getting a glimpse of the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

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"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," streaming May 5 on Paramount+

Catch up on "Star Trek: Discovery" now streaming on Paramount+

65" Samsung 'The Frame' QLED 4K TV 2022, $1,800 (reduced from $2,000)


"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" finds actor Anson Mount reprising his "Discovery" role as Captain Pike. In the new series, Pike retreats to his ranch back on Earth after having caught a glimpse of the grim future that fans know awaits him in "The Original Series." But when the Starfleet standout learns that one of his former crew members desperately needs him, Pike jumps back into the action.

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" sees the return of other familiar faces from "Discovery," too, including Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck. Keep reading to find out more about how to watch this new "Star Trek" series, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.  


STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS
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When does 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' come out?

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" premieres May 5, 2022, with new episodes dropping weekly.

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," streaming May 5


Where to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

The latest chapter in the "Star Trek" universe is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," streaming May 5


How to stream 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' 

Paramount+ has two subscriber tiers -- the $5-per-month "Essential Plan," a budget-minded tier with ads, and the $10-per-month "Premium Plan," which is ad free. Paramount+ offers a one-week, free-trial period, so if you were thinking of trying the platform, you can watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and other new Paramount+ titles risk free. 


The best TV deals 

If you find yourself forgoing the movie theater in favor of streaming the best new TV shows and movies at home, it might be time to upgrade your TV setup. Keep reading to check out the best deals on TVs and streaming devices. 


Save $200 on the Samsung 'The Frame' QLED 4K smart TV 2022

Samsung The Frame TV 2022
Samsung

The latest edition of "The Frame" uses a matte, anti-reflection display. The one-inch-thick screen can stream all your favorite TV shows and movies in 4K resolution, and can seamlessly transition to Art Mode to display your favorite paintings and photographs.

The 65" and 75" models are each currently $200 off at Samsung. 

65" Samsung 'The Frame' QLED 4K TV 2022, $1,800 (reduced from $2,000)

75" Samsung 'The Frame' QLED TV 2022, $2,800 (reduced from $3,000)


65" Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV: $3,000

65" Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV
Samsung

A premium Samsung TV can cost a lot, especially when it's something like the Samsung QN900A Neo TV. The QN900A boasts 8K resolution, AI upscaling and a Quantum LED panel. Factor in a massive, 65-inch screen, and you're looking at a price tag of $5,000. Luckily, Samsung has a great deal on the 65-inch model that knocks a hefty $2,000 off the price.  

65" Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV, $3,000 (reduced from $5,000)

75" Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV, $4,000 (reduced from $7,000)


Best Samsung TV deal right now: 58" Samsung class 4K Crystal UHD LED smart TV with HDR: $478

Samsung 58" class 4K Crystal UHD LED smart TV with HDR
Samsung via Walmart

This 58-inch LED smart 4K TV from Samsung features a processor that can upscale your favorite HD shows and streams.

Samsung 58" class 4K Crystal UHD LED smart TV with HDR, $478 (reduced from $600)


Roku Streaming Stick+: $43

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Roku via Amazon

The Roku Streaming Stick+ has a long-range wireless receiver, and allows for Bluetooth streaming.  It includes all the features of the Roku Express 4K+ in a smaller, easier-to-conceal device. Instead of connecting to a television via wires, it connects directly to an HDMI port. Please note that the Roku Streaming Stick+ still needs to be connected to a power source -- either via a TV USB input or a wall outlet.

"It doesn't have the same bells and whistles that my Roku Ultras have...but then again, I also paid nearly twice as much for those," the Amazon reviewer K. Krueger wrote on the site. "This Stick+ is much cheaper and provides basically the same user interface and playback performance."


Roku Streaming Stick+, $43


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